DevOps Engineer at Lead

We are Lead, a fintech company dedicated to building the banking infrastructure that powers modern financial products and services. As an FDIC-insured bank with headquarters in Kansas City and a strong presence in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and New York City, we combine deep regulatory knowledge with cutting-edge technology. Our team of entrepreneurs and technologists is committed to helping our partners scale through operational rigor, automated compliance, and technical excellence. We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our growing team and help us navigate the evolving financial landscape.

What you'll be doing

• You will take the lead in implementing and managing our continuous integration and delivery pipelines to streamline our software development life cycle.
• You will be responsible for the daily operation and long-term evolution of our AWS cloud infrastructure.
• You will drive initiatives to optimize our resource utilization and ensure our cloud environment remains cost-effective and highly performant.

What you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you should possess a strong technical background and a collaborative mindset. We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Deep expertise in AWS technologies, specifically EKS, ECS, API Gateway, AppMesh, VPCs, RDS, and Step Functions.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and test-automation, ideally using GitHub.
• Proficiency in writing infrastructure as code, particularly with CDK, though experience with Terraform is also valued.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, supported by at least 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• A humble, collaborative approach and the ability to thrive within a high-growth, autonomous environment.
• Fluency in English.
• Prior experience in the fintech or banking sector is considered a significant plus.

What you'll get

We offer a salary range of $135,000 to $200,000 depending on your experience and geographic location. In addition to your base pay, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Equity compensation opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and 401k plans.
• A flexible work environment featuring hybrid scheduling and flexible hours.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.